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Brazil's President Lula bans online betting ahead of a close election
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Summary
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva banned online betting, calling the industry a "cancer" that he must "remove," the BBC reported. Reuters reported that he also announced a debt relief plan. Lula is in a tight presidential race against Flávio Bolsonaro.
Center
- Brazil's Lula bans online betting, unveils debt relief plan as reelection race tightensReuters · Sep 25, 7:31 PM
- Brazil’s President Lula bans online betting ahead of presidential electionAssociated Press · Sep 25, 7:48 PM
International
- Brazil's Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential electionBBC News · Sep 25, 11:22 PM